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Corporate Responsibility Report About Symantec 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report About Symantec Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC), the world’s leading cyber security company, enables organizations, governments, and consumers SYMANTEC to secure their most important data wherever it lives. Organizations and AT A GLANCE governments across the world look to Symantec for strategic, integrated solutions to defend against sophisticated attacks across endpoints, the More than 163 million cloud, and infrastructure. Likewise, more than 50 million people rely on email users, 80 million web proxy users, and Symantec’s Norton and LifeLock product suites to protect their digital 175 million endpoints lives at home and across their devices. Symantec operates the world’s protected largest civilian threat intelligence network, enabling us to see and protect Operations in more than against the most advanced threats. 35 countries More than 2,600 patents We support the United Nations Global Compact and granted worldwide Sustainable Development Goals Approximately 12,000 Symantec is committed to helping shift the employees worldwide world onto a sustainable path. A Fortune 500 company Symantec became a signatory to the United with more than Nations Global Compact (UN Global Com- $4 billion in revenues pact) in 2006. We continue to follow the (fiscal year 2017) 10 principles of the UN Global Compact and we maintain active membership in the Headquarters in UN Global Compact Network USA. We par- Mountain View, ticipate in the UN Global Compact LEAD California program by hosting and participating in meetings and fully adhering to the UN Global Founded in 1982; Compact Advanced Criteria. IPO in 1989 In addition, we’ve aligned our corporate responsibility activities with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Please learn more about corporate responsibility at Symantec, and share your feedback on this report, by visiting www.symantec. com/about/corporate- responsibility. Recognition 2017 Dow Jones 2017 FTSE4Good 2017 One of 2017 100 Best Sustainability Indices Global Index, World’s Most Ethical Corporate Citizens, (North America and member for 11 Companies, awarded three World), member for consecutive years awarded 10 consecutive years 11 consecutive years consecutive years by Corporate by Ethisphere Responsibility Institute Magazine SYMANTEC • 2017 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT 1 Message from our CEO As the global cyber security leader, Symantec takes seriously • Cyber security workforce growth: To date, we’ve exposed its mission to protect the world from the cyber attacks we hear approximately 7,000 students to cyber security careers as about all too frequently. We are working each day to create a we work to address the shortage of qualified candidates to secure and sustainable future through our dedication to each join the fight against cyber criminals. Now in its third year, other, our customers, and society. the Symantec Cyber Career Connection (Symantec C3) provides a pathway for young people, adults, and veterans In the past year, we’ve made exciting changes to redefine to learn about, and get trained to enter, cyber security ca- the future of cyber security and set the pace for innovation reers. industrywide. We took transformational steps forward with the acquisition of Blue Coat and LifeLock. In both instances, • Greater diversity and inclusion: I recently signed the CEO the technologies and expertise we gained have allowed us to Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge along with more than strengthen the protection we offer customers. 150 other CEOs. The goal is to rally the business communi- ty to advance diversity and inclusion. In addition, Symantec The very nature of our business—ensuring the security, avail- earned a 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign ability, and integrity of our customers’ information—requires a Corporate Equality Index, earning a “Best Place to Work for culture of global responsibility. Symantec continues to follow LGBT Equality” designation for the ninth consecutive year. the United Nations Global Compact’s 10 principles to protect Progress toward our diversity and inclusion goal is not easy, human rights, uphold ethical labor conditions, preserve the en- but we are committed to continuing to work on this import- vironment, and combat corruption. We also embrace the Unit- ant issue. ed Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relevant to our business. Throughout this report, we describe how we are I am proud of Symantec’s continued leadership as a respon- contributing toward progress on specific SDG targets. sible and successful company, bringing together our people, passions, and powerful technology to support social and envi- We have spent much of this transitional year integrating our ronmental priorities. On behalf of our entire team, thank you workforce and driving operational efficiencies. While we’ve for your continued support. experienced a great deal of change, we remain committed to achieving our goals. Here are some of this year’s highlights: • Greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction: In FY17, we reduced our GHG emissions by 15 percent, far surpassing our three percent annual reduction target. This achievement puts Greg Clark us well on track to meet or exceed our 10-year, 30 percent Chief Executive Officer reduction goal. We remain committed to environmental stewardship and are excited to report on our progress. SYMANTEC • 2017 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT 2 Our Commitment to Corporate Responsibility At Symantec, we pursue opportunities that provide maximum benefit to society. We make commitments and take action to inspire and unite our employees and customers and, more broadly, all of business and society. Through our global efforts to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive workplace, invest in STEM and cyber security education, and reduce GHG emissions, we are making the world a better and safer place. We organize our corporate responsibility efforts Focusing on what matters most into three pillars: Symantec’s core set of priority issues guides our corporate responsi- bility strategy and disclosure. These priority issues, which are essen- tial to our business success, are of highest concern to Symantec and its stakeholders. Our People includes talent, culture, Priority Issue: Related Business Objective diversity, and inclusion Talent Develop and maintain a skilled, diverse, and tal- and ented global workforce, and cultivate high levels Culture of engagement and loyalty by providing oppor- tunities for personal and professional growth. Diversity Grow the technology talent pipeline with diver- and sity in mind and attract and retain the best talent Your Information includes securing Inclusion available, create a culture where diverse talent can thrive and innovate, and better understand information, privacy, and customer and serve our diverse global markets. satisfaction Securing Provide software and services that protect and Information secure our customer’s data where it lives and help to address the cyber security workforce development gap through the Symantec Cyber Career Connection program. Customer Engender customer loyalty through continuous The World includes the environment, Satisfaction improvements in our internal customer satisfac- human rights, philanthropy, and tion metrics and customer retention practices. Energy and GHG Minimize Symantec’s environmental footprint community engagement and partner with other organizations to work toward an environmentally sustainable future. Important Issue: Related Business Objective Philanthropy Enhance employees’ connection to the com- and Community pany, to each other, and to their own careers, Engagement and support business goals related to the pri- ority issues above. We conducted our first materiality analysis to determine priority issues in 2008. We update the analysis periodically to ensure that our priorities align with stakeholder interests and our internal assessments of trends, regulations, environmental and societal concerns, and overall business risks and opportunities. SYMANTEC • 2017 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT 3 Our People: Talent and Culture Symantec employees are dedicated to our mission of keeping the world’s information safe. With a focus on innovation, our team uses its unique strengths to secure data and protect against future cyber attacks. To maximize employee engagement and success in delivering on our goals, we provide professional training and development and promote a winning culture. Innovating for the future GOAL By FY2020, limit voluntary attrition Employees are invigorated by the addition of new talent and leadership that for employees receiving the highest have recently joined our Symantec team. With a significant technical back- performance assessments to no more ground in cyber security, our new CEO continues to be well-positioned to iden- than three percent, supporting our tify new strategic opportunities to leverage our technology. Our focus on inno- ongoing focus on making Symantec a vation will drive the company’s growth and help us to win in the marketplace. great place to work. We define a winning culture as one where every action expresses the cultural tenets that make Symantec strong: FY17 PROGRESS LEAD, INNOVATE, and GROW. Our retention rates have been flat due to organizational changes resulting from Helping employees navigate change Symantec growth—both organic and Our commitment to employees has not wavered. We are helping them navi- through acquisitions. We will continue gate the shifts of a changing organization
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